Any company or organization hosting a public event has the responsibility to protect the safety of everyone who attends. Unfortunately, many local fairs, amusement parks, and festival organizations neglect this basic duty, causing hundreds of thousands of personal injuries and even death. In fact, over 31,000 people are hurt every year in amusement parks alone, an environment most people consider safe for children.

Below is a quick guide to a few of the elements organizers and companies are responsible and potentially liable for in the event of a personal injury:

Equipment

In some cases, accidents may be unavoidable, but in many circumstances, the organizer can be held liable if their negligence contributed to your injuries. For instance, fair and amusement park managers are required to ensure that equipment is regularly maintained and that rides are closed until repairs are made. If organizers should have known that equipment was unsafe, they can be held legally and financially responsible for any losses victims suffer.

Security

Music festivals and other events that serve alcohol can also be dangerous, especially if the organizers don’t provide adequate security or gate control. If fights break out and nobody's there to control the instigators, the victim can file a personal injury claim against the event managers, as well as the individuals who attacked them.

Conditions

As with any other commercial space, fair and festival organizers must also clean up any spills, ensure that public areas are well-lit, and repair any dangerous conditions as soon as possible. If they don’t, a skilled injury attorney can file a claim with their insurer to cover your medical expenses and lost wages. If necessary, they can also file a lawsuit to collect the compensation you deserve.

O'Connor, Mikita & Davidson LLC, personal injury attorneys with several locations throughout Cincinnati, OH, have dedicated their careers to helping individuals who have been hurt through no fault of their own. If you’ve been injured at a fair, festival, or other event, visit their website to see how they can help. Call (513) 793-5279 to find your nearest location and schedule a consultation today.